Valparaiso
Trail Running Calendar near Valparaiso 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Valparaiso for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 10 hour trail endurance event at Bluhm County Park on August 29, 2026 with hourly loop cutoffs, chip based prizes, and a race t shirt and wooden medal.
September 2026
A remembrance event at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, IN where participants climb 17 laps totaling 1,980 steps or join a 1 mile non timed walk. The event includes hero wristbands, limited finisher medals, and supports SWAT T to..
An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.
October 2026
Trail runs and a fun run/walk on a 4-mile loop at Tryon Farm, with multiple distance options and aid at the main station.
Trail races at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso on October 3, 2026: a 5K loop and a 30K team relay hosted by local firefighters.
A 5K timed race and an untimed 2K through the hilly 144-acre Camp Triangle Hills at Crossroads YMCA, held as part of Fall Fest with family activities like rock climbing, archery, tractor rides and a petting zoo.
A Halloween themed nighttime run and walk at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point on October 30, 2026. The event features a 5K and a non timed shorter course, costume prizes, awards, and entry to the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market.
November 2026
A half trail run at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, IN on November 14, 2026, over grass, pavement, gravel and single-track trails with aid stations and packet pick-up.
March 2027
30k, 50k and 50 mile trail races at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso, IN with one aid station, a 16 hour finish window, and distance-specific finisher awards.